US Bridges

Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD

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Iowa County, Wisconsin · Please Update Location. · Structure no. B25017300000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD in Iowa County, Wisconsin. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,150 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUsh 18 EB / Ush 15
CrossesLrd Ridgevue RD
LocationPlease Update Location.
RouteU.S. Route 18
Coordinates42.98333, -90.01417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2022)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$779,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ush 18 EB / Ush 15 over Lrd Ridgevue RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.